Ali’s Smith ‘Winter’ is a novel of the earth
Released in 2017, “Winter” marks the second installment in Ali Smith’s seasonal quartet. Although each novel has its own distinct plot and characters, and thus the four books can be…
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Elif Batuman delves into philosophy and love in novel ‘Either/Or’
It is rare to find a sequel to a critically acclaimed, beautifully written first novel that is of equal exceptionality. It is even rarer to find a sequel that takes…
The exceptionality of Elif Batuman’s “The Idiot”
I first glimpsed the cover of “The Idiot” by Elif Batuman nearly two years ago. I was in my hometown bookstore, ambling through the air-conditioned shop on a yellow, lethargic…
Noyes makes some noise this spring
On the evening of April 8, students gathered in Noyes Circle to enjoy the annual all-campus music celebration hosted by Noyes House, cleverly named “Noise on Noyes.” Groups of people…
Power to the Podcasts: What Vassar students are listening to
In recent years, the world has been engulfed in an auditory revolution. People across the globe—young people especially—have found something of value in podcasts, whether that be comfort, intellectual discoveries…
Oddly Specific Places on Vassar’s Campus to Listen to “Red (Taylor’s Version)”
The time has come. Nov. 12 has finally arrived, and the world has been left a different place. We have been blessed with the release of Taylor Swift’s “Red (Taylor’s…
Language interns: an important and underused Vassar resource
Academic language interns serve as a crucial part of Vassar’s foreign language departments. They are a resource for students looking for help on papers, clarification on grammar topics or chances…
With ‘Beautiful World, Where Are You,’ Sally Rooney proves she is still an indomitable literary presence
Sally Rooney’s third published novel “Beautiful World, Where Are You” takes its title from one of the lines in the famous poem “The Gods of Greece” by Friedrich Schiller. This…